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05-24-2009, 03:45 PM
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#1 | | Member
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens NY
Posts: 90
| **updated pop up canopy w/pics
how many people are using these when detailing?
my detail area is in FULL sun, matter of fact, no matter where i look its full sun. So im looking to add a pop up canopy of some sorts for detailing and if its easy enough to break down and set up, even washing
the only shade i get is in the driveway between the house and the fence after 4pm, while this is ok enough for washing it just wont work for detailing as there isnt enough room on the sides to maneuver, not to mention this means i wont be able ot start til after 4.
so recommendations would be great!
maximum shade coverage would be impotant, maybe even something with removable sides? i dont know, just looking for ideas and suggestions
Last edited by GiXx; 06-06-2009 at 08:12 PM.
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05-24-2009, 07:13 PM
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#2 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LI NY
Posts: 681
| Re: pop up canopy
I use a Quick shade 12x12 that I picked up in pepboys . I know Wally world has a similar 10x10 for like 88 bucks or so. Here is the one I saw while I was in the store today. Walmart.com: First-Up 10' x 10' Gazebo: Camping
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Last edited by rwisejr; 05-24-2009 at 07:38 PM.
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05-24-2009, 08:52 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harlingen, TX
Posts: 1,282
| Re: pop up canopy
I bought a 10 x 20 from Pep Boys. It cost me $100.00. That canopy will NOT be going any where. I would like to buy a 12 x 12 Canopy that I would take with me if I have to work on a vehicle somewhere else.
Here in deep South Texas, all we get is wind, HUMIDITY, sun and temps in the high 90's or over 100. Winter? what is that? LMAO!!
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05-24-2009, 09:00 PM
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#4 | | 24 HR Queue
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 337
| Re: pop up canopy
I want a 12 X 12 or a 14 X 14 in the $120 to $150 range with an aluminum frame which shaves off about 15 to 20 lbs. An auminium frame makes single person set up a breeze versus steel frame units.
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05-24-2009, 09:01 PM
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#5 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,218
| Re: pop up canopy Quote:
Originally Posted by GiXx how many people are using these when detailing?
my detail area is in FULL sun, matter of fact, no matter where i look its full sun. So im looking to add a pop up canopy of some sorts for detailing and if its easy enough to break down and set up, even washing
the only shade i get is in the driveway between the house and the fence after 4pm, while this is ok enough for washing it just wont work for detailing as there isnt enough room on the sides to maneuver, not to mention this means i wont be able ot start til after 4.
so recommendations would be great!
maximum shade coverage would be impotant, maybe even something with removable sides? i dont know, just looking for ideas and suggestions | Yeah, you need something with some side curtains, as the sun is not alway's overhead. You can fab some from some poly tarps. If it's windy your screwed.
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05-24-2009, 09:14 PM
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#6 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harlingen, TX
Posts: 1,282
| Re: pop up canopy
If you guys could assist us, please provide a link to websites with canopies you would consider.
Thanks!!!!
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05-24-2009, 09:26 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harlingen, TX
Posts: 1,282
| Re: pop up canopy
well, I can't use a Flex since my triger finger on my right hand is busted. I'm not sure why the hospital did not chop it off while I was in a coma for three weeks. Oh well. The PC is fine since I can set the speed. Also, the Cyclo only has one speed,
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05-25-2009, 07:24 AM
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#8 | | Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Florida
Posts: 13,271
| Re: pop up canopy
Big Lots had a 10 x 10 for 19.99 this weekend, for that price its worth a shot IMO.
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05-25-2009, 11:14 PM
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#9 | | Member
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens NY
Posts: 90
| Re: pop up canopy Quote:
Originally Posted by rwisejr | well i picked this same one up today, just wondering how the coverage will be as its only 10x10
i picked it up to serve as a dual pupose
1. detailing, i like the already made side walls available specifically for it
2. camping, great for the food table as it also has available the screen enclosure
will wind up setting up tomorrow or wednesday to see how it works for detailing though as that was the primary reason for buying it. if im not happy with coverage and setup i will be returning it
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05-26-2009, 12:15 AM
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#10 | | Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 47
| Re: pop up canopy
Let us know how that goes. I am also wanting to get onr as well. Look forward to your report! With pics?
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